Monetary policy
Israel keeps rates unchanged to support inflation
Central bank expects price rises to be below target in the coming months
Solid US economy contributes to higher 10-year Treasury yields
Inverted yield curve less likely as long-term growth and inflation expectations rise
Central bank independence key to low and stable inflation – IMF
Domestic factors more important than global financial forces, researchers find
RBI holds policy rate steady despite growing imbalances
Rupee is under pressure and current account deficit widening, but inflation risks are still limited
Political instability main risk for Brazilian banks – central bank
Financial system has expanded credit without increasing risk, Central Bank of Brazil says
Bank of Uganda hikes rates for first time since 2015
Rising oil prices and exchange rate volatility prompt central bank action
Williams softens stance on neutral rate
“At times r-star has actually gotten too much attention”, says New York Fed president
Uncertainty over monetary policy is ‘recessionary’, researchers say
Forward guidance reduces uncertainty and supports the economy, paper finds
Dominican Republic keeps rate on hold
Inflation decreased to target in August
Global output gap matters for inflation – BIS paper
Authors find domestic and global output gaps both important, but effects differ across economies
Italy’s expansionary budget increases pressure on debt
Draghi warns government plans have tightened financial conditions for households and businesses
Poloz: ‘digital disruption’ makes it harder to track supply and demand
Technology brings net benefits but also makes the central bank’s work harder, governor says
Argentina adopts floating exchange rate regime to tackle peso crisis
IMF extends running standby arrangement to $57.1 billion
Sub-Saharan Africa increasingly exposed to debt risks
Public sector borrowing and tighter financial conditions a challenge for regional reserve managers
Price pressures subside as Morocco holds interest rates
Headline inflation expected to average 2.1% by year end, central banks says
BoE reveals details of nowcasting approach
Central bank explains approach to generating timely estimates of global GDP
Turkey reinforces monetary tightening with fiscal caution
New economic plan considered appropriate by analysts, but currency instability remains
SNB maintains ultra-loose policy despite stronger growth
Central bank is once again grappling with the effects of safe-haven flows into the franc
Inflation proves worrisome for Sarb MPC
Governor stresses central bank has inflation target range and not a specific point; MPC leaves interest rates on hold
Brazil holds interest rate at record low
Recent indicators of economic recovery point to more gradual pace than envisaged early this year, committee says
Norges Bank hikes for first time since 2011
Rate path slightly lower than before due to weak wage growth and high private debt
Weak policy co-ordination associated with excess liquidity, paper finds
Trinidad and Tobago authorities can improve policy co-ordination, researchers say
Boston Fed economists call for monetary policy evaluations
Effective lower bound and reduced ability to stabilise the economy warrant a rethink of the monetary policy framework, economists say
Hungary prepares to normalise its array of policy instruments
Central bank reshuffles its wide range of unconventional instruments and launches lending facility